September is National School Attendance Month! Every day in class counts! Being present helps students: Stay on track Build strong foundations Develop social skills Discover new interests Let's make every day count for the students of HISD!

Attention HJH Bearcat fans! Our pep rally schedule has changed—so plan your spirit wear accordingly and come cheer loud as we back our Cats!

HHS STUCO will host a blood drive Sept. 17. The public is invited to donate—because no one knows when they or someone they love might need blood. We’re grateful for donors who help save lives! HHS donors under 18 need this permission form: obi.jotform.com/250124720171948

Today is Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Call, text, or chat 988 any time of day. Reach out to your school counselor if you need to talk. We're here to help.

Don't forget!! WEAR GOLD TOMORROW for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! #GoGold #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

🚨 GO VOTE 🚨 Cruse is up for Athlete of the Week! Let’s show our support—vote as many times as you can!

The Class of 2026 has officially started a new tradition! Seniors had a blast painting their personalized parking spots, showing off their humor and personalities. This was the first of many senior activities, helping to bond them as they began their final year of high school.

HISD is seeking parents and community representatives to serve on the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2025–2026 school year. For more information, please contact denise.blagrave@henrietta-isd.

📣 Henrietta ISD Education Foundation Presents: Teacher Grants! 🏈 Join us before the football game tomorrow night to celebrate our amazing educators! ✨ Teacher Grants will be presented at 6:30 PM – don’t miss this special moment!

HISD will not have classes on Sept. 18 & 19. Staff will have a ½ day PLC on Thursday. We hope everyone enjoys Pioneer Reunion. We will see students back in class on Monday!

HES Pioneer Day is coming! We’re kicking things off with a Cowboy concert, then filling the day with dancing, crafts, roping, hayrides, history, & more. 4th grade will even tour the Clay County Jail Museum! A jam-packed day celebrating the pioneer way & our hometown pride!

Get ready to fire up the Bearcats! Our Pioneer Reunion Pep Rally is Sept. 18 at 2:45 PM on the Courthouse Lawn. Be loud, be proud & cheer on our team as they prepare to lasso the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes! #GoldStandard

This week, HISD proudly observes Celebrate Freedom Week! Our students are reflecting on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the timeless principles of liberty and democracy that shape who we are as a nation .#GoldStandard

Coming home for Pioneer Reunion? Plan to be here by 7:00 PM tonight and catch the Bearcats on their home turf vs. the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes! Kickoff at 7:00 PM—it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend of fun! #GoldStandard

Pioneer Reunion is our favorite in HISD

The HES Fall Book Fair is here! Sept. 22–26 | 8 AM–4 PM Family Night: Sept. 25 | 5–7 PM Come find your next favorite read and support our school library!

📣 Golden Bearcat Club Meeting Join us this Friday, September 26th at 11:30 AM in the HISD Board Room! We will hear from: The FFA group The Bearcat Band 🎶 Elementary & Junior High students 🍴 Free Lunch Provided – Don’t miss it!

🎉 Celebrating Education at HISD! 🎉 At the Sept. 12th Bearcat football game, the HISD Education Foundation awarded over $9,000 in teacher grants! 🍎✨ These grants will be used directly in classrooms to support innovative learning opportunities for students.

The HHS 2025 Homecoming Court has been announced! Congratulations to all of those selected! Join us for the coronation ceremony before kickoff on October 10 vs. Valley View at 7:00 p.m. Court members: pictures will be taken Monday, Sept. 29.

October is Fentanyl Awareness Month. Together, we can raise awareness and help save lives—because #OnePillKills.